CV. Julian Holmes (Maritime
Security)

CAREER TARGET : MARITIME SECURITY

Possessing 24 years Royal Naval experience, specializing in Above
Water Warfare. As a CPO, planning, training and implementing effective
non-lethal and lethal ship borne defensive measures. Currently with the
Royal Navy of Oman as the Missile and Gunnery Instructor, providing
subject matter expertise for ships undergoing Operational Sea Training.
Accomplished in challenging operational environments in the Middle East,
Caribbean and Adriatic and able assess operational capabilities across
the broad Maritime Security spectrum, including Board & Search and
Counter Piracy operations and provide training solutions to counter
threats to commercial and military assets. Due to leave the RN in
February 2015, and looking forward to making a continued significant
contribution to Maritime Security in the Middle East.

Areas of Expertise

Ship Protection Measures

Helicopter Fast Roping

Small Arms Training

Board & Search Techniques

Pre-operational Planning

Communicative Skills (Arabic speaker)

Threat Evaluation

Close & Medium Range Gunnery

Counter Piracy

Training Design & Planning

Manpower Coordination

Live Firing Training

Recognition Training

Anti-Ship Missile Defence

Instruction

Maritime Security Experience

Conducted high value commercial shipping escort duties.

Conducted anti narcotics patrols and boardings in support of
United States Coastguard.

Protecting ships and assets from attack from irregular
forces whilst in areas of restricted manoeuvrability during
periods of tension and risk of attack.

Acting as Command advisor, covering threats to surface units
from a variety of sources, including terrorist organisations and
political opponents.

This post is very much a team effort. Within my role, I have been part of proactive and adaptable
organisation providing realistic training scenarios within the
open water, inshore and harbour environments.

Only Missile and Gunnery Instructor to be currently trained
in both Board & Search Operations and Helicopter Fast Roping.

Instrumental in the adoption of the latest Standard
Operating Procedures (SOPs) and the maintenance of quality
standards concerning all aspects of Above Water Warfare.